There was controversy during the first T20I between Australia and England as Matthew Wade seemingly blocked Mark Wood from taking a return catch in Perth. In the 17th over of Australia’s chase of 209, Wade top-edged a pull off Wood onto his helmet and the ball ballooned straight up in the air. The England pacer ran in towards the striker’s end to try and take a return catch, but Wade, turning back towards the crease, extended his arm and restricted Wood from getting to the ball, which landed safely.
England captain Jos Buttler raised his arms in doubt, but the visitors did not appeal and Wade was spared.
Watch: Matthew Wade blocks Mark Wood from reaching the ball
The CEO of Sportsman Spirit, M Wade, stopping M Wood from catching the ball!!
The OZs@azkhawaja1 pic.twitter.com/zAsJl6gpqz— WaQas Ahmad (@waqasaAhmad8) October 9, 2022
It would have made the discussion even more fun if Wade had won it for Aussies. pic.twitter.com/DWo6JnVDl8
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) October 9, 2022
Wade ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ pic.twitter.com/PB7wkAbpp1
— MUSKAN 🇵🇰 (@Musskey) October 9, 2022
